What are Flippase Floppase and scramblase?

What are Flippase Floppase and scramblase? Flippase, floppase, and scramblase are enzymes that change the positions of phospholipids within cell membranes. They are essentially lipid transport proteins that aid the movement of phospholipid molecules within the cell membrane. Why is scramblase important? Scramblase is a protein responsible for the translocation […]

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What is Coke secret?

What is Coke secret? The rediscovered recipe includes extract of coca leaves, caffeine, plenty of sugar (it specifies 30 unidentified units thought to be pounds), lime juice, vanilla and caramel. Into that syrup, the all-important 7x flavourings are added: alcohol and six oils – orange, lemon, nutmeg, coriander, neroli and […]

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Does glycerol diffuse across membrane?

Does glycerol diffuse across membrane? Some small or uncharged molecules however can pass through freely; for example, water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, alcohol & glycerol can easily diffuse across the membrane. Is glycerol membrane permeable? Glycerol appeared to be transported by two mechanisms: (i) by facilitated diffusion with permeability depending on […]

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